Spooky Spins & Handspun Horror
Enjoy these 3 creepy and fibery micro-stories that will strike fear into any spinner’s heart. Happy Halloween!
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Three Tips for Making Consistent Yarn
/in Frontpage Article, News, Spinning/by Meagan CondonMaybe you’ve just learned how to spin and now you are struggling to create consistent yarn. Or perhaps you’ve been spinning for a long time and are ready to refine your technique. These tips will help you create a more consistent yarn.
A Handspinner’s Go-Bag: The ultimate tool kit for wheel spinners on the move
/in We couldn't fit it in the print issue!/by Karen Robinsonwords and photos by Shilo Weir I taught myself to spin in 2010. Since then, I have learned a lot through trial and error. One of the most memorable errors was attending my first in-person spinning class at Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival and feeling completely overwhelmed because, frankly, I was unprepared. About 45 minutes […]
So You Wanna Learn to Spin
/in Frontpage Article, News/by Guest BloggerHello! If you have found your way to this little corner of the internet, I take it that you are at least somewhat interested in learning how to spin yarn. Well, new friend, you have come to the right place!
Step Away from Your Electric Wheel
/in Frontpage Article, News/by Guest BloggerThe title sounds like something the “Spinning Police” would say, doesn’t it? No, I’m not here to give you a ticket, but maybe an idea instead.
Ask Jacey: Commercial Yarns as a Supporting Ply for Art Yarns
/in News/by Guest BloggerAs featured in PLY’s December 2023 newsletter, the Ask Jacey column answers a question about commercial yarns and how they can help create art yarns!
Wearable History: My Fiber Journey through a Repurposed Skirt
/in News/by Guest BloggerAnyone who truly knows me will tell you that I love the fiber arts because I always have something in my hands, whether it is knitting needles, a crochet hook, or fabric with my sewing machine.
Finding Spinning Guilds, Friends, Gatherings, and Events
/in Writing/by Guest BloggerJust because you’ve learned to spin doesn’t mean every group or experience with “spinning” in the title is a perfect fit. (Hint, the exercise classes are not the same thing!)
